This is the 2074th most frequent Portuguese word.
disparou
"Disparou" means "fired" or "shot" in English.
In this sentence, 'disparou' refers to quick or sudden movement, conveying the idea of dashing away or starting very quickly in response to imminent danger.
Ele disparou quando viu o sinal de perigo.
He dashed away when he saw the danger signal.
Here, 'disparou' denotes a rapid increase, specifically in price or value, typically as a reaction to specific economic factors like high demand.
O preço do ouro disparou devido à alta demanda.
The price of gold skyrocketed due to high demand.
In this context, 'disparou' is used to mean 'fired' or 'set off,' referring to the activation or shooting of an object, such as a toy gun.